Cost Analyst
JOB #2921: Project Cost Analyst - Solar Projects
Industry: Solar Power/Utilities
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 1 year
Description:
Monitors, maintains and reports on budgets, contracts and other financial issues for Solar projects.
Responsible for obtaining, providing and implementing information and recommendations to meet project goals and positively influence project direction.
Performs cost forecasting, monitoring and control activities including the preparation of cost performance and productivity reports, analysis of supporting data, variance reporting and special studies.
Work with project estimates and cash flow/budgets to monitor and communicate status, variances, trends and completion costs.
Reports corrective action if necessary.
Assist in the review of bid specifications, change orders, invoices and performance for vendors, contractors and material contracts.
Evaluates the cost impact of scope changes and/or productivity changes.
Provide cost engineering liaison and interface for projects with Financial and Tax Departments, Plant and General Accounting, Purchasing.
Provide actual man-hour, quantity and productivity input to Planning and Scheduling to assist and identifying project forecasted activity durations.
Qualifications:
Large project experience a plus. Competency in accounting methods and budgeting process and systems (MAXIMO)
Familiarity with the " Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge" is desirable.
Accounting or business degree with 5 years of experience.
It is highly preferable if the candidate worked in the construction or power industries.
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